Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast Liverpool grab another late winner v Southampton as Hugo Ekitike gets shirty | Liverpool.com
Sep 24, 2025
Liverpool edged past Southampton with a nail-biting 2-1 win in the Carabao Cup, showcasing a rotated squad. Hugo Ekitike faced scrutiny after a controversial red card, while Alexander Isak celebrated his debut goal. Federico Chiesa impressed with his energy, pushing for more playtime. The potential injury to Giovanni Leone raised concerns about squad depth, prompting discussions on whether Liverpool needs another center-back. As they look ahead, a challenging match against Crystal Palace looms on the horizon.
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Rotated XI Revealed Familiar Flaws
- Liverpool's rotated XI showed familiar patterns: good start, sloppy lapse and late tension.
- Richard Garnett felt lack of pressing and control left the game closer than it should be.
Celebration Undermined A Big Impact
- Hugo Ekitike's celebration cost Liverpool as he removed his shirt after scoring and got a second yellow.
- Michael Plant and Richard Garnett saw that as needless and handed momentum to Alexander Isak.
Midfield Ineffectiveness Cost Control
- Several fringe starters underwhelmed, notably Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch-like references to Endo's poor turning and giveaways.
- Richard Garnett highlighted midfield inertia as a key reason Liverpool struggled to break down Southampton.